1. relating to the branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is ‘orthopedic’

Examples

• She was referred to an orthopaedic surgeon for her knee injury.
• The hospital has a specialized orthopaedic ward.
• He needed orthopaedic shoes to correct his foot problems.
• The orthopaedic clinic treats patients with bone and joint disorders.
• After the accident, she required orthopaedic surgery on her hip.
• The orthopaedic specialist recommended physical therapy.